CNBC Economy / Updates
- Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report August 21, 2026Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals.
- Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try August 20, 2026Market experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys.
- Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked August 20, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there's a "very good chance" of the U.S. has seen its budget deficit peak under President Donald Trump.